From: Holden Safaris
A division of Boulevards of Travel, Inc.
CST #1000179-10

Featuring Encounters with World Renowned Conservationists

Led by Expert Kenya Guide, Pat Awori

Newport Beach, CA,  August 01, 2016  – In keeping with Holden Safaris’ slogan – step off the beaten path – the company has announced a safari focused on wildlife conservation in Kenya.   Led by Pat Awori, an expert in history and wildlife conservation programs who was born and raised in Nairobi and educated in the USA, this safari adventure is designed to combine thrilling wildlife viewing activities with an insight into the issues facing rhino, elephant, lion, and chimpanzee populations in Africa.

Jim Holden, president of Holden Safaris, explains “lions, rhinos and elephants are threatened with extinction due to man’s encroachment on their habitat, in addition to the thirst for ivory and rhino horn.  This safari takes visitors to visit the researchers and sanctuaries to learn how dedicated scientists, wildlife experts and rangers are making a difference to the future of some of Africa’s most majestic creatures.”   The tour begins in Nairobi where visitors will immediately get up close to giraffes and elephants at the Giraffe Center and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.  Dame Daphne Sheldrick has devoted her life to rescuing infant elephants orphaned by poachers.  Jim says “it was she who came up with the formula to feed the tiny elephants, making it possible for them to survive.”  The infants are hand-raised until they are ready to go to Ithumba in Tsavo East National Park, where they will be reintegrated into the wild herds of Tsavo.   “We follow the path of the young elephants to Ithumba, where tourists rarely visit.”  From there, the safari continues to Amboseli Elephant Research Project, where the American, Dr. Cynthia Moss, has been studying elephant behavior since 1972.   At Ol Pejeta Conservancy, travelers will have the chance to see the world’s three remaining Northern White Rhino and visit the sanctuary for orphaned chimps.  In the Masai Mara, meet with researchers at the Mara Lion Project and learn about the threats and solutions to avoid extinction of the African lion.

According to Jim, “the unique aspect of this safari is the opportunity to witness and learn about the conservation efforts at four projects that are making a difference in the preservation of wildlife, all the while enjoying superb game viewing in each of these areas – and in the company of a veteran expert guide in Pat Awori.”

The safari takes place in Kenya from June 10 to June 21, 2017.  Priced at $11,995 per person, double occupancy, the tour includes superb accommodations, air and ground transportation within Kenya, all meals, game drives, guided tours, park fees, services of expert guide, Pat Awori, and more.

For details, contact Jim Holden at Holden Safaris – 877-422-1350 or email info@holdensafaris.com or jimh@holdensafaris.com.

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Holden Safaris
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From: Holden Safaris
A division of Boulevards of Travel, Inc.
CST #1000179-10

A Zambian Safari in November 2016

Featuring…The World’s Largest Mammal Migration

Newport Beach, CA, May 12, 2016 – Holden Safaris is leading off with a unique journey to Zambia to inaugurate its entry into the escorted safari business. The new safari company, a division of Boulevards of Travel, Inc. is headed by Jim Holden, whose family has lived in Africa for four generations. Jim is escorting Flying Foxes and Homecoming Elephants which takes travelers to his home country of Zambia November 12 – 19, 2016. Able to converse in the local language, Jim adds an extra dimension to this very special safari, by providing an in-depth perspective of life in Zambia.

Holden created this safari for just six guests, who will experience an unbelievable phenomenon that takes place deep in the forests of Central Africa for a short time in November. Giant fruit bats with three foot wingspans come in their millions to feed on the fruit trees of the Kasanka National Park in northern Zambia. They are so big they are called “flying foxes.” The African pitta is a radiantly colored bird, also known as the Jewel Thrush, and it also arrives in northern Zambia during this time of the year.

At the same time, the elephants of Mfuwe return to the lodge for the very same reason, to feed on the succulent fruit trees around the lodge. Holden explains “the matriarch of this particular family of elephants, now known as Wonky Tusk, has been bringing her family to the lodge for over 20 years. Her children, including Wellington, feel at ease when visiting the lodge. So much so that they enter the lodge in the same way as other visitors, through the main lobby!”

This unique safari takes in these three iconic African events, along with a chance to experience another of Zambia’s special offerings, the walking safari. Pioneered in Zambia, the walking safari allows a party of six, each day, to walk under the guidance of a professional safari guide. Jim says “this is not a strenuous hike, but a leisurely walk amongst the wildlife of the Luangwa National Park. Imagine walking in the shoes of early explorers like David Livingstone and more recently Teddy Roosevelt on their visits to Africa.”

Priced at $7,500 per person, based on share in double or twin accommodations, the tour is all-inclusive of accommodations, transportation within Zambia, three meals daily, local drinks from the bar, game drives, guided tours, park fees, and more.

For details, contact Jim Holden at Holden Safaris – 800-690-8728 x299 or email info@holdensafaris.com or jimh@holdensafaris.com.

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